Burlington police are on the lookout for two men following a late-night stabbing on a downtown street.

Police said a 28-year-old man flagged them down around 2:30 a.m. Sunday, holding his upper torso. They said the man had been stabbed and was seriously injured. He was taken to the hospital and underwent surgery.

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Detectives said the stabbing happened after an altercation near the corner of Church and King streets. They did not say what the fight was about, but did say it happened as bars were closing down and that there were a number of witnesses.

Officials are asking the public for their help in identifying two men believed involved in the stabbing. The two may have been seeing fleeing the area.

One man is described as 5 feet 10 inches to 6 feet tall with an average build. He was seen wearing a hat, baggy jeans and a white jacket with a blue and green plaid pattern.

The other man is said to be about 5 feet 10 inches, also of average build with dark hair and a "scruffy" face. Police said he was wearing jeans and a burnt orange or tan hooded jacket.

Anyone with information should call CrimeStoppers at 802-864-6666. A reward is being offered.